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Lisa Buchanan Obituary

Lisa Buchanan, 41 of Elk Grove, passed away with her husband, family and friends by her side on March 22, 2015. She was born to Floyd and Sue Bell of San Francisco, March 2, 1974. Lisa graduated from Woodland High School in 1996 and received a BS Degree in Business Administration from CSU, Sacramento in 2001. She was a Research Program Specialist for the State Board of Equalization. She is survived by her husband Dwight; daughters Monica and Naomi; her mother Sue Bell, all of Elk Grove; and brother, Keith Bell of Potomac, Maryland. She is also survived by many relatives and friends. Scholarshare College Savings Plan (#11975890) has been established for her daughters. Donations can be sent to 7485 Rush River Drive; Box 710-319; Sacramento, CA 95831. Funeral services are Monday, March 30 at 10 AM at East Lawn Memorial Park, Elk Grove, California.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Mar. 27, 2015.

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Cheri Mallory

March 31, 2015

So sorry for your loss.

Patty Avalos

March 30, 2015

Buchanan family,

I'm so sorry for your great loss. Lisa was a person that would light up the room. I am honored to have met her. She will be missed.
Patty Avalos, RDH

Yesenia Arteaga-Glica

March 30, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to her daughters & Husband & family. May they find the comfort they need threw these diffuclt times. Lisa I will forever cherish my school year memories of you. R.I.P MY beautiful friend.

March 30, 2015

My Dear Friend Dwight,
I just learned of your loss and send my deepest sympathy. If ever you need to talk or need my help, do not hesitate to let me know.
L. Wallace

Deborah Malone

March 30, 2015

Dwight and girls, and family-My sincere condolences to you, family, and close friends. I worked with Lisa for the last 8 yrs. She was one of my first friends at the Board. We had many great talks and laughs. She was a very kind person. I was glad to know her and that I was able to attend her service today. My fondest memories of her is when she would show up for work, and say look what I did, and we would have the same haircut and style. I would laugh cus it was just like mine. She made me smile. I will cherish the memories of her. God bless you all.

Tracey Hurd-Parker

March 30, 2015

Dwight and family!! I am shocked and saddened by Lisa's passing. I am praying for you through this difficult time! Love you!!

March 30, 2015

Dearest Dwight, my heart goes out to you and your families during this time. Although I never had the chance to spend a lot of time getting to know your beautiful, loving wife and best friend I can say, from the few encounters we had, she was truly a beautiful lady inside and out. She was gracious in welcoming me to your home and a joy to be with. I love you and will always be here for you and your girls if you ever need me in any way. May God bring peace,to you and your loved ones, knowing that she is at home, and whole again, with him in Heaven. LOVE Bethany

Denelle Barnes

March 30, 2015

My family and myself are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers in your time of sorrow.

Carla Erwin

March 30, 2015

My condolences to the Family. I will miss Lisa's smile at BOE. RIP Lisa.

Katina Boulai

March 28, 2015

So sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Erica Hall-a Maxwell

March 28, 2015

Dwight, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved wife. May you and your family find some comfort in the wonderful memories with Lisa. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless!

Joyce McGhie

March 28, 2015

So sorry for your loss at such a young age. May God keep your girl safe in his arm and give you the strength and guidance to comfort them.
Be strong in the Lord. Joyce and Calvin mcGhie

Lina Lopez

March 27, 2015

Lisa was wonderful and beautiful friend. I will always remember her beautiful smile and her bubbling personality. I am greatly going to miss our late nights scrapbooking. I am so happy I had the opportunity to say good-bye to my friend.

It comforts me knowing that she is now rejoicing in heaven and is no longer suffering from her pain. She will always remain in my thoughts and in my heart and I will forever cherish my memories with her. She is truly going to be missed.

We continue to pray for her family for strength and healing during this difficult time.

I love you my friend!

Leia Williams

March 27, 2015

Lisa will remain in our thoughts and memories. There is not a day that has gone by that I haven't thought about her and remembered her smile, laughter and friendship. She will truly be missed. Our family prays for continued healing for her family as they learn to progress through the days without her physical presence, but always knowing that her spiritual presence will be there to comfort them.

Gary Maryland

March 27, 2015

Dwight, Robyn and I were shocked beyond belief to hear of Lisa's passing, and we want you to know we will always keep her, you, and your family in our hearts.

Lizann Monteiro

March 27, 2015

Dwight & family. I am so very sorry to hear of Lisa's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. I wish you peace. Hang in there. Stop by the mailroom when you get a chance.. hugs & much love.

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